Table 33 opened a second location in April in a 300 square-foot section of the library.

In the end, Duritsch said the relationship wasn’t the ideal fit.

“Although I appreciate the farm-to-table concept, I feel the food offerings could have been just a little bit more diverse so it could appeal to all of our patrons,” Duritsch said. “I think it’s important to have items at various price points. For the most part, their food options were a little more high-end and a little more expensive.”

Table 33 co-owner Chris Harrison said attempts were made to make the relationship work.

“After working together for almost one year, we are saddened, though believe it to be in our best interest, and the best interest of our employees, to no longer occupy space within the downtown Dayton Public Library,” he said in a statement. “After several months of conversation with library officials and multiple attempts to make it work, we believe the differences in operational and cultural business practices to be too vast. We wish the library, its employees and their guests the best as they serve our great city.”

The restaurant’s original and main location that debuted in 2016 at 130 W. Second St. remains open.

Render of cafe space at the main branch of the Dayton Metro Library.(wjk)

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The library has issued a request for proposals in hopes of finding an experienced food vendor for the highly visible space.

“I would love for it to be a local business,” Duritsch said. “It may be an opportunity for someone to branch out downtown or expand a downtown footprint.”